Fodor's Expert Review Carmel Valley Lodge

Editor's Note: This location is reported to be under new ownership and therefore this review may contain inaccuracies.

Tong P. King, a South Korean–born poet, painter, and the author of 609020: Rainbow Ssambap, a book about a healthful, all-natural vegetarian salad he promotes, bought this small inn in 2014 and transformed it into a vegan-based, residential health resort. Classes in painting, poetry, and other body–mind boosting activities take place here. The inn is also open to the public for overnight stays, and rates include a full vegan breakfast.